Posts by Mel McLellan

Last night we came straight from Knoxville to the Factory in Franklin for Andrea and Josh’s engagement session. They’re a really fun couple and laughed through the entire shoot – in part I think because they are totally unaccustomed to pda. :) They also did really great bearing with me through my rainman-like obsession with saying “fabulous” – it was the word of the day. Do you ever have that happen where you can’t stop saying one word – maybe it’s just me. Well yesterday everything was fabulous! Anyhow, as always, here are my personal favorites –

You guys were great! See you soon for the wedding!

– Mel

We just got in from our weekend East Tennessee. It was so good to see old friends again and spend some time with my “little” brother Ryan. Mr. Houston was pleased with his drawing so I can breathe easily again. :) In all it was a fun and relaxing weekend which is why it’s so odd that we always come back from those so tired! I feel like I could sleep for a week! Late nights gabbing away with my old roommate Opal probably didn’t help the situation. ;) Anyway, we didn’t take many pictures while we were out that way but we did go to see my brother’s band play on Friday night and I took the camera along for that. Their name is Shoot For Tomorrow and I’m really liking the new stuff they’re coming out with now. And now for a few of my dabblings in concert photography –

Shoot For Tomorrow

Chris

Ryan

Lee

and Chase

These guys are playing at the Muse in Nashville this coming Friday if you’re interested in seeing a show. Check out their site for details.

We really enjoyed seeing you all this weekend! Talk to you soon!

– Mel

is to create a drawing for your favorite art professor’s personal collection. Mr. Houston is an amazing artist so that’s terrifying enough without the fear that you’re going to look like all of his years of training are for not when he sees what you can do a few years out of school! And yet that is what I was faced with as I created the drawing below. :) If you haven’t heard of William C. Houston then you really must check out his work! (www.wchouston.com) In addition to his painting career he also teaches at Carson Newman College and I had the priviledge of studying under him for 3 years. He collects artworks of jazz musicians and he asked me to make something of Frank Sinatra. Below is my conte drawing. Conte is one of the oldest artist’s materials. I actually hated the medium for my first 3 years of art school but fell in love with it in my senior year because it forces you to work in a loose manner and not having complete control of my materials was a good exercise for me. :) What do you think? I’m telling you, I’ve never been so insecure about delivering the final product!

Sean and I have one last free Saturday before the fall rush begins so we’re heading out tomorrow morning for Jefferson City, TN to visit old friends and professors. It should be a fun and relaxing trip – with the exception of the unveiling of this drawing! EEEE! Wish me luck! :)

– Mel